The United Kingdom, France, and some Northern European countries support the idea of sending peacekeepers in the event of a agreement, while Germany and other European nations oppose such an initiative.
According to The Times, the main concern is that the Baltic states and Poland fear that deploying a large number of military forces to Ukraine could weaken the defense capabilities of NATO countries located close to Russia.
One of the key issues on the agenda is the need for U.S. support in deploying such forces. Europeans understand that without Washington's backing, particularly through air cover, a peacekeeping mission may become vulnerable. British officials indicate that the U.S. must provide air defense, such as Patriot batteries, as Europe lacks sufficient resources for such protection. Meanwhile, not everyone in Europe believes that EU-led peacekeeping forces will be able to operate effectively.
Some analysts argue that a UN peacekeeping mission involving countries like India, Bangladesh, or China would be more acceptable and feasible for Russia. This mission could involve around